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The Tiger Who Came to Tea

by: Judith Kerr

February 06, 2006
As a pre-school teacher I urge you never to read this book in your setting again. It perpetuates the belief that men go to work and women stay at home to shop and cook and childcare. Reading this book to children perpetuates a stereotypical outdated image of both family life and individual roles within a family based on gender, and reading it to children sends powerful messages to them about what roles they will be expected to fulfill later in life. Rip it up and throw it away lest you construct children of tomorrow subject to the same limitations based on gender that we are today. Think hard about how you use language in your setting to construct the norms of childhood and challenge all members of staff to be vigilant when using language ... Read More:

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Mog's Christmas (Mog the Cat Books)

by: Judith Kerr

November 01, 2004
Her people are getting ready for Christmas, and Mog is less than impressed with the disruption to her routine. So when a tree starts walking around and shouting at her, she decides the roof is the best place to be. From up there she can't see how upset her people are that she isn't there to share Christmas with them. But wait a minute...... As ever, this seasonal Mog installment is a delight for both kids and grown-ups - a straightforward but funny and charming little story where it all comes out right in the end. What more could you ask for?

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The Tiger Who Came to Tea

by: Judith Kerr

June 04, 2007
As a pre-school teacher I urge you never to read this book in your setting again. It perpetuates the belief that men go to work and women stay at home to shop and cook and childcare. Reading this book to children perpetuates a stereotypical outdated image of both family life and individual roles within a family based on gender, and reading it to children sends powerful messages to them about what roles they will be expected to fulfill later in life. Rip it up and throw it away lest you construct children of tomorrow subject to the same limitations based on gender that we are today. Think hard about how you use language in your setting to construct the norms of childhood and challenge all members of staff to be vigilant when using language ... Read More:

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Mog the Forgetful Cat (Mog)

by: Judith Kerr

February 07, 2005
A fellow parent once gave me some advice; "only read stories to your children that YOU enjoy....." That was great advice to give because children tend to like repetition and I would often be "stuck" on the same book for nights on end.

I love the Mog stories and I must admit, have fallen in love with Mog. This was the first book I purchased in the series and even now the boys are older (10 and 7) they still enjoy my reading it to them.

A classic book which I will keep forever!

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The Tiger Who Came to Tea (Pop Up)

by: Judith Kerr

September 01, 2008
As a pre-school teacher I urge you never to read this book in your setting again. It perpetuates the belief that men go to work and women stay at home to shop and cook and childcare. Reading this book to children perpetuates a stereotypical outdated image of both family life and individual roles within a family based on gender, and reading it to children sends powerful messages to them about what roles they will be expected to fulfill later in life. Rip it up and throw it away lest you construct children of tomorrow subject to the same limitations based on gender that we are today. Think hard about how you use language in your setting to construct the norms of childhood and challenge all members of staff to be vigilant when using language ... Read More:

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The Big Mog CD

by: Judith Kerr

August 29, 2005
We bought this when the cassettes broke, after 5 years' service. Delightful dramatizations of several Mog stories. It's a CD that would be my number one choice if I had to listen to a preschool CD in the car. Beautifully done.

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The Tiger Who Came to Tea: Complete & Unabridged (Book & CD)

by: Judith Kerr

May 16, 2005
As a pre-school teacher I urge you never to read this book in your setting again. It perpetuates the belief that men go to work and women stay at home to shop and cook and childcare. Reading this book to children perpetuates a stereotypical outdated image of both family life and individual roles within a family based on gender, and reading it to children sends powerful messages to them about what roles they will be expected to fulfill later in life. Rip it up and throw it away lest you construct children of tomorrow subject to the same limitations based on gender that we are today. Think hard about how you use language in your setting to construct the norms of childhood and challenge all members of staff to be vigilant when using language ... Read More:

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The Mog Collection (Books & Audio CD)

by: Judith Kerr

October 01, 2007
The Mog stories are the ones my son, now age 14 still looks back on as his favorites, They are heart warming and very funny, infact they have moved us to tears of laughter, but are also very thought provoking too, I think the "Painfull" review is lacking in imagination, where children certainly are not. The books portray a very "together" family, that care for Mog, Fantastic set, I have just bought 2 more for sets for presents. Try Mog's Christmas if you can find it, ours is a very old and well used copy that has been handed down from family members !
T. Barker. Holmfirth, W. Yorks

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When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit (Essential Modern Classics)

by: Judith Kerr

July 01, 2008
When I was a child, this was my first introduction to a time in history I would otherwise have been too young to understand, and it remains the best children's story about the events of the period. Wonderful, to be read when young, then re read as you grow up, then read again to remember the fragility of innocence.

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Out of the Hitler Time: When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit, Bombs on Aunt Dainty, A Small Person Far Away

by: Judith Kerr

October 07, 2002
If you are thinking of getting this edition instead of the three books individually, be aware that it does not contain the complete text of the last, A Small Person Far Away. I don't know about the other two but the cuts for the third were considerable. However, this in no way detracts from the power of the story. This book should be read by as many people as possible, in whatever form.